The first of two special episodes where Ian hands over the interview reins to Simon Iatrou of Magenta Associates, to explore the British Institute of Facilities Management’s intentions to change their name to embrace workplace, and seek chartered status.

Simon is joined by key members of the BIFM leadership team: Chairman Steve Roots, CEO Linda Hausmanis, and Director of Insight Chris Moriarty. Ian also joins the discussion as 3edges Director and workplace insight specialist.

This is essential listening if you have an interest in the future of FM, the workplace discipline, the role of professional bodies… and especially if you are a voting BIFM member - enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for discussion, and has contributed constructively to the debate so far...

Some links to take you deeper:

BIFM manifesto for change information

Workplace Insight's first news story about the change

Neil Usher's @workessence post about our co-authored Workplace Leadership ManifestoThis episode of Workplace Matters is sponsored by the Workplace Leadership Programme, our partnership initiative with BIFM. It’s time to unlock your workplace advantage.The first course in the programme, Essentials of Workplace Leadership, is now taking bookings for this July and November, and there are limited places. We can also tailor the course for in-house delivery, focussing on your own business needs. Click here for more information, or contact us directly